Air France has estimated that a strike by pilots in September will cost it about €500 million lost revenue, in addition to intangible damage to its reputation. The struggling French-flag carrier was in dispute with pilots over plans to expand its budget subsidiary Transavia.

NEWS Etihad Airways Partners launched to rival airline alliances

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Etihad Airways has unveiled Etihad Airways Partners, a new brand which brings together like-minded airlines to offer customers more choice through improved networks and schedules and enhanced frequent flyer benefits. Initially, five other will participate in the new partnership – airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, India’s Jet Airways, and Darwin Airline – all of which…

NEWS Ebola scare forces plane to make emergency landing in Midland

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A plane made an emergency landing at the Midland airport Tuesday night. The Sheriff’s Department told that a passenger became ill and that paramedics were called to discuss symptoms possibly related to Ebola. Officials on the scene say all passengers had been released as of 1:15 a.m. Midland Public Information Officer Sarah Higgins says that…

NEWS Etihad Airways Partners launched to rival airline alliances

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NEWS New European commercial director for LATAM

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LATAM Airlines Group, the leading airline group in South America, has announced the appointment of Catalina Nannig as the new European commercial director, reporting directly to the European managing director. Chilean born, Nannig holds a degree in business management as well as an MBA from Harvard Business School.